NASS issues report on corn and soybean production as well as forecast on U.S. cotton production.

Avian influenza found in a commercial broiler breeder chicken flock in Madison County, Arkansas.

Avian influenza found in a non-commercial backyard flock in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

USDA hosts second African Swine Fever Action Week to inform swine industry about ASF.

USDA issues default decision and order to Nichols Cattle Co. LLC and affiliates for violating Packers and Stockyards Act.

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is inviting public comments on a proposal to introduce a notice-based process for revising user fees for certain veterinary services.

The agreement is part of USDA’s broader effort supporting local and regional food systems.

A recall was not requested because it is believed that the products are no longer in commerce.

As of Sept. 1, there were 73.8 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, down 1% from September 2021 but up 2% from June 1, 2022.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Panola Livestock Enterprise Inc., doing business as Panola Livestock Company Inc. and Randall Lowery of Carthage, Texas, on Sept. 15, 2022, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act.